25-26 PT Spanish HS Equivalency Reading/Writing - Mornings

About the role

The 25-26 Part-Time Spanish HSE Reading/Writing AM Teacher will raise the reading and writing levels of a class of approximately 15-20 adult students. Students range in age and previous education; Spanish is the primary language of our students. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of writing, science and social studies topics
• Work with the Program Administrator to plan the curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards
• Attend and participate in department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselor(s), and the program administrator on student and program issues
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans
• Integrate technology into instruction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Masters in ESOL or adult literacy preferred
• Minimum of 3 years ELL classroom teaching experience – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus
• MAPT certification is preferred but not required for this position
• Bilingual Educator - Spanish

Qualifications

• Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred
• Successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

Part Time 2 mornings per week6 Instruction hours / 1.5 Prep hours per week

Application Requirements

• Completion of an extensive application packet, including copies of social security card and government issued identification
• Completion of C.O.R.I form
• Completion of the National Fingerprint-based background check in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71,38G

Terms of Employment

Part Time 2 mornings per week6 Instruction hours / 1.5 Prep hours per week

Union Position

N/A

Reports to

Director of Continuing Education or Designee